Purchase Services Branch, Attn: Code 535.3, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, NH 03801-2590

81 -- RECONDITIONED DRUMS SOL N00102-99-Q-1202 DUE 102819 POC Robert Seaward 207-438-3877, Fax 207-438-1251 Item 0003/0004:Purchase of reconditioned 1A1 and 1A2 drums. The supplier will provide the Shipyard with reconditioned 55 gallon drums. Expected quantity: 1A1 drums 200; 1A2 drums 1000. Item 0001/0002Reconditioned 1A1 and 1A2 drums. The supplier will pickup and load a truckload of 55 gallon drums (normally 240 drums or the number of drums that will fit on one truck) and return those drums, reconditioned as 1A1 and 1A2, in the quantities specified by the Shipyard. The supplier will return these drums within 5 working days from the date of pickup. Reconditioned drums will be reconditioned to meet the specifications described in 49 CFR Part 178. Expected quantity 1A1 drums 300; 1A2 drums 600. Item 0005 Conversion of 1A1 drums to 1A2 drums.Expected quantity 400 drums. Same specifications as line item 0001/0002. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This announcement/solicitation is issued as N00102-98-Q-1202 and incorporates provisions and clauses effective through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-03. This acquisition is reserved exclusively for Small Business Concerns; the standard industrial classification (SIC) code for this acquisition is 3412 and the small business size standard is $5 million in annual receipts. (OR. This acquisition is reserved for Small Business. However, the quoter's size status may affect entitlement to award in the case of a tie. The standard industrial classification (SIC) code is 3412 and the small business size standard is 500.) Delivery shall be within 7 days after receipt of order. Place of delivery is Porsmouth Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, NH. The following clauses/provisions from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) apply: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial; 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (paragraph [a] includes evaluation under the Navy's Red/Yellow/Green Program); 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; 52.212-5,Incorporates provisions and clauseseffective through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-06. The FAC is available now at www.arnet.gov. Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items; 52.215-5 Facsimile Proposals (207/438-1251). In addition, anyone responding to this notice must provide a completed copy of the FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with their response (Note: FAR text is available through the world wide web at: http://www.arnet.gov/far/). The closing date for receipt of quotations is 28 Oct 1998 at 3:00PM local time. Point of contact for additional information is: R. Seaward, 207/438-3877. Please Fax Request on Company Letter Head to Robert Seaward 207-438-1251 Posted 10/09/98 (W-SN260914). (0282)

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